Celebrating Book Lovers Day!

 

Hi ASIMINA,

Sunday 9th August is a day where we celebrate book lovers, and at Libraro, this hits a little deeper.

For us, and for you, Book Lovers Day isn’t just about celebrating the paper and ink. It’s about honouring the quiet magic of getting lost in a new world, the thrill of discovering an unpolished gem before anyone else does, and the unmatched high of connecting with a community that gets it.

If you’re a member of Libraro, you know that reading isn’t a solo hobby; it’s best enjoyed as part of a community. Here is what today is really celebrating:

Your Voice Shaping the Future of Books: You aren’t just passive consumers of stories, you’re the tastemakers. By reading, reviewing, and championing manuscripts on Libraro, you are helping hidden gems find their light and directly shaping which stories get published next.

The Joy of Unfiltered Discovery: Today is for the late night sessions spent diving into fresh, undiscovered talent. It’s about that electric feeling of reading a manuscript and knowing, “This is going to be massive.”

A Community of Kindred Spirits: Reading might happen in solitude, but discussing it shouldn’t. Today celebrates the debates, the shared excitement, the detailed feedback, and the genuine connections built between readers and writers in our space.

Whether you’re diving into your current platform favourite, leaving actionable feedback for a rising author, know that your passion is what keeps the story ecosystem alive.

How will you be celebrating? Drop into the Libraro platform, find a new manuscript that catches your eye, and give a comment to the self-published or emerging author whose work makes you fall in love with reading all over again.

Happy reading,

The Libraro Team

We’re delighted to highlight a selection of new manuscripts now live on the platform. If you’re in search of fresh perspectives and distinctive storytelling, these latest additions are ready for you to discover.

It’s a wonderful chance to find new authors, read sample chapters, and champion stories in their early stages. Your reading, feedback, and support help bring attention to work that deserves to be noticed. Click on the book image below to go straight to the page on our platform, and see which of these stories captures your interest.

 

 

Vigilantes Anonymous

Nick Burdett

Vigilantes Anonymous is a club where they don’t use the word crime. A weekly meeting of like-minded people. Sharing is optional, but it’s rude to turn down a cup of tea. Todd is an IT worker whose days are spent in the office or at home with his cat avoiding the social side of life. Until one particularly bad day an unusual outburst earns him a mysterious card. An invitation. Drawn into the group, and close to Poppy, he finds himself swept up in their enjoyable, but petty, vigilante justice.

ECHO – A Memoir

Stardaisywrites

To you that is finding it difficult to understand what love even truly means… You don’t have to settle for less. I hope you enjoy this bittersweet story of love, silence, and the echoes left when two people love differently but not enough. Pro tip: if you’re a fan of Colleen Hoover and Taylor Jenkins Reid, you’ll not want to miss this experience.

The Dawn of Shadow and Flame

Felisha Abbott

A grief-stricken journalist is dragged into a hidden magical realm and bound to a dragon-shifting commander who believes she’s an enemy spy. As her rare magic makes her the most sought-after person in a kingdom on the brink of war, they must confront the guilt that’s haunted them both before they lose the future neither believes they deserve.

A wonderful story of collaboration between two of our shortlisted authors!  Lucy Ann Reed (T.J. Winwood) as a RAF officer worked with Natalie Gordon to publish a piece in the RAF magazine about her story which centres around WW2 love story – linking both their stories. A fabulous showcase of a budding writer community working together.

We were also delighted that Pen to Print’s showcase featured writing by our prize winner Donna Fisher in their July issue, all on the theme of Nostalgia.

At Libraro, we believe every powerful story deserves not only a platform, but the chance to be truly seen, and we’re excited to say that something new is taking shape behind the scenes, with more to share very soon, so stay tuned!